Maid Service

Debbie Sardone, owner and president of Buckets & Bows Maid Service in Lewisville for more than 30 years, learned more than a decade ago that her business had a logical extension to help those in need. That is why she started Cleaning for a Reason, worthy of note as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. [...]

Know the Difference Between Disinfect and Sanitize Because . . . Here comes flu season! Cue the Theme from Jaws . . . the viruses are sneaking up on us! We often think of something as clean if it looks clean. But there’s that other kind of “clean” that we have to be vigilant about [...]

Take the Grrr! Out of Grout Cleaning Try one of these green methods Do you recall what color your grout was when it was new? Or if your tile was installed by a previous homeowner, do you have any idea what color the grout is supposed to be? We have two suggestions for unveiling the true [...]

How do you decide? Once upon a time, there were only two choices when it came to buying a new vacuum for your floors: upright or canister. Then the upright vacuum with onboard hose and tools came along. Ooooh! (To step back in time, visit the Vacuum Cleaner Museum and Factory Outlet in St. James, [...]

Ergonomic suggestions from Speed Cleaning “Oh man, my back is killing me! I hate mopping the floor.” Mopping can definitely be a pain – literally. The next time you mop, try to pay attention to your posture and movements. The following suggestions on ergonomic practices and tools may make a difference in your comfort. *  [...]

Watch for your copy of the Lewisville Leader this Sunday, July 26, 2015 for an article about Buckets & Bows Maid Service and the nonprofit we started in 2006.  The article is about the 10th Anniversary of Cleaning For A Reason coming up in 2016.  We are proud of the achievements of this past decade [...]

Fact: A Clean House Sells Faster What to clean to make a home look better and potentially sell for more "House For Sale sign" So you’re planning on putting your house on the market and you know you should step up your game when it comes to cleaning. Frankly, this is the time to be [...]

Getting your house cleaned by an expert cleaning company can really be a great experience. They will not only help you to save time and energy that you have to invest on the cleaning task of your home, but also ensure to clean and maintain your house in the right way. Coming back to your home, [...]

Friends, relatives, business colleagues, fellow Board members, fellow cleaning service business owners, folks touched by the devastation of cancer: PLEASE go to Facebook and change your profile pic THIS week to our NATIONAL CLEANING FOR A REASON WEEK logo image (you can download ours and upload as your profile pic). Here are some ways [...]

Since its development as a clothing textile in Japan several decades ago to its further development in Sweden, Microfiber has become an important addition to many industries, including the cleaning industry. It’s pretty incredible stuff! So what is it about microfiber that makes it so different from, say, cotton? Microfiber used in cleaning products (e.g. [...]

The best and most eco-friendly way to stop mildew is…Prevention! Learn how to stop mildew from ever forming, therefore eliminating the need for harsh, toxic products later on. Just like the old movie monsters that scared us as kids, mildew thrives in damp, dark, misty conditions. Short of the monster’s foggy swamp, your bathroom couldn’t [...]

Ever have one of those days where you feel like you've been so productive?  I had one of those days last week where I got more done in a day than I can often accomplished in a week.  I had the privilege of working with Swiffer's PR firm on a mini documentary project to help [...]

Some people think all cleaning products are the same and that the difference is only the price and color of the liquid.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  When I started Buckets & Bows Maid Service (over 32 years ago!) I just bought products "off the shelf" with no regard for my own health [...]

We are so very sad to announce that Carrie lost her battle with cancer yesterday.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.  Our hearts are saddened and she will be missed at Buckets & Bows Maid Service.  Carrie was a hard worker, dependable, diligent, and a highly requested cleaner.  Several of our employees [...]